1802/1 $5 BD-8, High Overdate MS(PCGS#519889)

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拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

212

等级

MS63+

价格

284,308

详细说明

FROM THE NAPLES COLLECTION, PART II Only overdates were struck in 1802, using two different dies that had the 2 punched over a previous 1. Clearly dies were prepared for striking 1801 dated half eagles, but none were actually struck, and rather than waste the dies, the 2 was punched over the 1. The BD-8 mates Obverse 2 (high overdate) and Reverse G. There are perhaps 150-200 of this variety estimated to survive in all grades, and this MS63+ is likely at the lower end of the condition census. Ultra brilliant and radiant satiny luster dances across the VERY CHOICE surfaces on this lovely early five. The surfaces are devoid of any serious abrasions or breaks in the brilliance. Indeed, using only a strong glass will you find any contact, limited to essentially pinprick sized ticks that are widely spaced and have no impact on the amazing visual quality. The details are crisp, and essentially fully struck up from BD die state c/b with multiple clash marks and some minor cracks beginning to form on the reverse. The exquisite quality of this coin is truly spectacular and memorable. We love the look and think you will too! PCGS 30, NGC 17, CAC 4. This is the ONLY PCGS MS63+ graded and there are fewer than two dozen graded higher at that service. We believe that there is some duplication in the population figures, as coins get re-graded, upgraded, crossed over, etc. This coin realized $36,000 in January 2019; be prepared, three years later, that price will be exceeded easily. The current Collectors Universe value is $45,000 and we like this one more than the more satiny MS64 CAC we sold in September 2018 for $55,813. The availability of the 1802/1 half eagles have made them prime candidates for CHOICE type sets, and it is likely this coin will end up in a superb gold type set or box of 20 impressive coins. Cert. Number 36612061 PCGS # 8083